Charles City County, Virginia Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Virginia. Population: 2,527.
The median annual property tax in Charles City County is $1,354, which is 31% lower than the Virginia state average and 30% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $224,100. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,354
-31% vs State
-30% vs US
Median Home Value
$224,100
-19% vs State
+6% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.60%
-10% vs State
-37% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,371
$114/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,332
$111/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,354 +3.4% | 0.60% |
| 2022 | $1,310 +9.3% | 0.66% |
| 2021 | $1,198 +3.5% | 0.69% |
| 2020 | $1,157 +3.8% | 0.69% |
| 2019 | $1,115 | 0.66% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$70,339
per year
Monthly Tax
$113
per month
Other Counties in Virginia
Page County
Tax: $1,489/yr Rate: 0.67%
Richmond County
Tax: $1,188/yr Rate: 0.55%
Buena Vista city
Tax: $1,444/yr Rate: 0.94%
Charlottesville city
Tax: $3,649/yr Rate: 0.81%
Dickenson County
Tax: $503/yr Rate: 0.50%
Norton city
Tax: $787/yr Rate: 0.78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Charles City County, Virginia? ▼
The median annual property tax in Charles City County is $1,354 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.60% on a median home value of $224,100.
How does Charles City County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Charles City County are 30% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.60% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Charles City County? ▼
In Charles City County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,371 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,332. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Charles City County? ▼
Property taxes in Charles City County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $70,339. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.